Parry-Romberg syndrome (progressive hemifacial atrophy) with spasmodic dysphonia--a rare association
Mugundhan, K.; Selvakumar, C.J.; Gunasekaran, K.; Thiruvarutchelvan, K.; Sivakumar, S.; Anguraj, M.; Arun, S.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 62(4): 340-342
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 25327039 Document Number: 675878
Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare clinical entity characterised by progressive hemifacial atrophy with appearance of 'saber'. Various neurological and otorhinolaryngological disorders are associated with this syndrome. The association of Parry -Romberg syndrome with Spasmodic dysphonia has rarely been reported. A 37 year old female presented with progressive atrophy of tissues of left side of face for 10 years and change in voice for 1 year. On examination, wasting and atrophy of tissues including tongue was noted on left side of the face. ENT examination revealed adductor spasmodic dysphonia. We report the rare association of Parry -Romberg syndrome with spasmodic dysphonia.